Hello Cosmin, thanks for your comment! Yes, it is in fact a bit hard, the Swiss are rather protective - and increasingly more so - of their labor market. As for the next videos, tbh I have so many ideas that I put in the pipeline. It’s rather time that is a limiting factor here. And with almost all videos I monitor the comment section to produce content that people want to watch (for example I made this video, cause I got a lot of questions regarding permits/visas). I think next I’ll put out a video with some sightseeing around Switzerland ☺️
Hey Miko, thanks for all the videos. How did you find your job in the financial industry in Geneva, is using recruiters and headhunters the norm or do you just submit an online application to whatever job opening you find interesting?
Hello Anton, thanks for watching and for your comment! I’ve been reached out to by the bank I currently work for. As for the second part of your question, that usually depends on how much experience you have. For more junior positions, online applications, jobup.ch, LinkedIn jobs and recruitment agencies are a great way to start! The process takes time, so be ready for that. But with a solid CV & LinkedIn and some perseverance you’ll surely find something. Using headhunters usually will work for somebody who has more experience and for more senior positions. Let me know if this answers your question. Are you planning to move to Switzerland? Do you have anything particular in mind within the financial industry? Regards !
hi, great video as always. I appreciate the small transitions and edits you now put in to make the video more unique, love it. this video is very informative and I thank you for it. just want to ask, what would be the general procedure for a person looking to study in Switzerland? I'd like to move to Switzerland and start by studying and also working within the legal limit for students. would I have to start the job search remotely, would it ask for proof of address and proof that I will go to university? what if the university accepts my application yet I can't find a job to sustain myself? it's a bit confusing on how to start the job search and sort all of this out remotely, I'd really appreciate if you could maybe tell me about your experience having to move to the country (with the apartment search, job search). as always, love your videos, hope you keep doing more! :D have a nice day
Hi! Many thanks for your comment, for watching and for being a regular here, much much appreciated. I've taken the time to answer your questions cause its not an easy one. Do you already which city/university? If so, do you speak the local language? I'd say if you have chosen the university, get in touch with them, perhaps there will be a students organization. They will likely be able to tell you more about finding a job as a student. Regarding: " what if the university accepts my application yet I can't find a job to sustain myself?" - I totally get you. Coming from Poland I had the same worry when going to study in the Netherlands. I'd say start looking for a student's job as soon as possible, research with student already on the spot how easy/difficult it is to find a job and combine it with the studies. The last part is to estimate is you have some kind of a financial cushion (money that will last you x months without a student's job). The last part is simply a leap of faith (I have an x month cushion, I'm told it's possible to find a job within -> I go for it). Hope this gives you at least some direction. All in all, research with those already on the spot, start job search as soon as you've chosen the city and make sure to have at least something to fall back on. The rest is just making it work at all costs ;) Btw, what do you want to study? You're British right?
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland hi! thank you very much for providing me with all this information! really appreciate the time and effort your put into commenting and helping me. I have the University of Geneva in mind and I've already started learning the local language (at around A2 right now and I'll do it as one of A-level as to have a certificate in French and to develop it to a level I can live with comfortably). I will most definitely try to ask a few students as to their advice, thanks for the tips regarding the jobs. your answers most definitely have cleared it up for me, I'll try to start the job search as soon as I can when it comes to it, having a financial cushion seems like a really good idea. I'd like to study Economics, and yes I'm a British and Romanian citizen (which means that I'll have the benefits of the EU whether the UK leaves or not, which is great) again, thank you very much for giving me such a dedicated response and I'll keep supporting you as much as I can! you're really helpful and I can see you are a person who is genuine and nice to others who were in the positions you were. having people like you nowadays to be able to inform and assist people who want to become expats is great. wish you the best, have a nice day!
Thanks for the cool video. Do you by any chance have any information on working in Switzerland, finding a job (like various websites), and obtaining a work visa?
Hi Diego, thanks for your comment. Regarding the work visa, for most people its usually the permit B mentioned in the video (to live and work in Switzerland). Regarding finding a job here, the most popular website is jobup.ch, but I also recommend having a really nice full brushed up LinkedIn and doing networking (with individuals from your industry) there. I wish you best of luck and all success! See you in Switzerland!
Thank you for your videos! I'm planning moving this year between august and september, I will be living with a friend until I find a job, by the way would you know if there is any korean company there?
Congratulations, that sound great! Hope to see you on the streets of Geneva one day :) I'm not sure that I know of any Korean companies (but that also doesn't mean they aren't there, perhaps I just missed them 😉). But with the amount of international organisations and corporations working with world wide markets I'm sure knowing Korean will be an asset
As I mention in the video, as a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working work Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis)
Bonjour Miko. Suisse is not part of EU but than economically as trading partner they are together. Why is Suisse part of Schengen which includes 27 EU countries and they are subjected to EU immigration laws but they're not in EU block. Is it not complicated? They insist they are part of EU. I happen to question the people in Canton and they can't give me an answer,just for future reference. They just said 'Suisse law is strong '.😬. I have an example of what I saw. Why border patrol or immigration officer aren't in uniforms who checked one Vietnamese lady strictly whether her visa is genuine... 👀 witness while in GVA aéropot. Could they be from the Cantonal dept? Keep up the good work. Well done. Merci beaucoup pour ton. 👏👍🙏
Hi, Miko. Thank you for the video. Do you know where I can find information about relocating to Geneva being self-employed? Is it doable? I am Italian and I am Fluent in French (C1). Thank you 😊
Hi Carlo, my sincere apologies for taking so long with the reply. Thanks for your comment. To live legally in Switzerland, you must have a residence permit, for most people it's a B permit in the beginning. Here are some links which will hopefully give you some insight on obtaining a B permit with your own company. Let me know how it goes, best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland !! www.kmu.admin.ch/kmu/en/home/concrete-know-how/setting-up-sme/starting-business/first-step/self-employment-guidelines.html (this seems particularly useful) www.ch.ch/en/becoming-self-employed/ (official gov websitve) www.ch.ch/en/working-switzerland-eu-efta/ www.swissinfo.ch/eng/self-employment/29236344
Thanks for your Video . btw i have Question I 've Married with EU Man and stay in Germany and i have Aufenthalttitle from Germany its Possible when I move and Get Job in Swiss but u know i'm not EU ?
Hi Rosalina, so how this works is: first your husband would have to get a job in Switzerland. This way he would receive a permit (usually B permit). Once he has the permit, you (still from Germany) can apply for family reunification, a process in which you will receive the same permit he has. It takes a little time but if you are married you have the right to obtain it. Best of luck and see you in Switzerland!
It is possible, however far more difficult. As a non EU citizen, you’d have to find a job and employer with whom you’d be able together to apply for your visa and prove that nobody within CH has your expert skills. Moreover there is a quota of around 8000 persons each year (which are mostly quickly used up by big entities such as Google etc) which can enter on this basis. So there’s a lot of moving elements...It would be far easier to try from your husbands side
Hey miko, thanks for the amazing video, I am an irish E.U citizen and will be moving to Switzerland for work. I am married to a Brazilian. What's the easiest way for us to go about living here. I don't have my permit yet but I will get soon it's for just 1 year I think not sure as my company is doing it. This is really stressful for us both I would like for her to maybe to language collage as there is one in visp where we I will be working that said she we just need to apply first. I honestly don't know what to do as the Irish switzerland embassy that deals with immigration is in London. I rang them and they told me email but have not received one back. Could you please give me advice about this if you have the time
Miko PS ✅ I will work for a “Big 4” (auditing). Located in the new area Pont-Rouge. Regarding the apartment the struggle is real. I might have to see with a real estate agency. I’m currently living in Luxembourg.
As an international student (3rd country national) with a Switzerland valid study visa can you visit France during your stay in Switzerland without any other visa, if yes then how long should your stay be.
Hi and thanks for your comment! For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
Under Family Reunification Programme, can a married couple holding Permit C in Switzerland bring their 18 years old daughter? They are third-country nationals
any individual for whom a permit (B or C) has been issued because of employment, can an immediate family member reunification. So for example an individual who has a permit because of being employed can normally bring his wife/child/mother. However, an individual who has a permit because of the spouse (your partner has a job and you got the permit as a spouse), this person cannot bring further family. At least to my best knowledge and understanding, always best to check of official governmental websites I hope this clarifies.
Yes, 5 years of B permit, 5 years of C permit and then the procedure for passport begins (there are language tests and general Swiss culture tests to be passed)
I'm a 58-yr old American with a desire to utilize the retirement angle to gain residency in Switz. $120-$125,000 per yr, including pension and 401/IRA; single, English-only speaker. I hear a lot say if you're trying to retire in Switz and you're not EU, you need to be super rich. Then I've read things that seem more hopeful if you can support yourself, no criminal record, etc. Any advice on best way to learn more toward goal of permanent residency?
Hi Reniel and thanks for your comment! I'm generally not a fan of "impossible". There is virtually no limit to what you can do if you commit to something (strategy, step by step plan and the tireless work). Best things in life don't come easy. One thing I know for sure, you will 1000% for sure won't make it, if you don't try. Best of luck and success!!
Hi Miko, quick question I'm an Italian citizen living abroad and I want to go to switzerland to job search, can my wife (non-EU) person enter the country with me for a short duration stay, while searching? So far I read that she has movement rights even not being EU due to marriage, and for persons without gainful employment, it's only required to have financial resources and health insurance
Czesc Piotr! Thanks you your comment. Although I do not work in engineering myself, many of my friends do. Engineers are almost always universally appreciated in every country, should not be a problem. Previous experience in germanic countries would most certainly help, speaking French/German (depending on which part of Switzerland you are interested in) would probably be much needed in engineering. Hope this helps
Hello Boukhalkhal and thanks for your comment! As I was not sure on the police, below are some links which might help answer your question: - www.swissinfo.ch/eng/on-the-beat_police-recruitment-of-foreigners-divides-opinion/37738102 - www.ch.ch/en/joining-police/ Teaching english would be a possibility, an ideal here would be french/english, german/english, Italian /english speakers, so you can teach the local kids youth? (expats already speak English). Hope that helps, best of luck and see you in Switzerland!!
I am coming to Geneva. Will be working for CERN. Just in the process of receiving D visa to enter Switzerland and then apply for permits, I suppose. Looking for apartments near to CERN and from remote, It is very diffcult. Most of them don't have enoguh pictures and all. So, just going though the process.
Hello Kiran, thank you for your message and congratulations for getting into CERN! Are you exited for coming? Where are you from? The search for the apartment is really a hustle in Geneva, there are rarely any pictures... I talk about it a bit in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n8C-auo3huk.html. I wish you best of luck! If you will have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
@@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland Thanks Miko. I have received a D visa permit now and will be arriving in Geneva soon. After arrival I should get B permit, but should I check from GE.CH? or any information will help.
Hello and thanks for your comment! As mentioned in the video, if you are an EU citizen, you can live here when you have a job or you are a student. As a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working for Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis). It's not easy, but can be done. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
I have Swiss citizenship since my father is Swiss but I grew up in Croatia and don't speak any of the Swiss official languages. Do you know if that makes any difference for me since I'm planning to move there in a year or so, when I get my bachelors degree in Anthropology and Linguistics here in Cro.
Hi Michael and thanks for your comment! Having a Swiss passport changes (simplifies) the situation for you A LOT. For most people, the struggle is to find a job, as without a job you cannot stay in the country legally. This will not be the case for you, because as a citizen there is no problem to you staying in the country. So you can focus on the job search with more ease of mind. Best of luck and success!
Hey Miko. Can you tell us someofficial sites where we can search for jobs in Switzerland, for Architect or IT engineer for expample. What do you think my chances are (Bachelor of Architecture) to find a job in Switzerland as an architectural engineer, or as an IT specialist for my gf? nonEU citizens.
As mentioned in the video , as a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working for Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis). It's not easy, but can be done. Engineering and IT jobs are in demand in most countries. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
I am British 19 and I want to move to Switzerland and start a life there my cousin moved there and lives in Basel, I want to move somewhere nice in Switzerland as well, admittedly I don’t have all my Qualifications I am trying to get as many as I can, don’t know a lot about Switzerland or if I would be welcome there and if anyone would employ me, but I want to move there and start a life, what would I need to do in order to move to Switzerland ?
Hi Sherlock, perhaps this will help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JwDZImlunkE.html I wish you best of luck and success! If you have questions, dont hesitate to contact me on Insta. The video is about banking, but there is a lot of useful info for anybody with an economic degree
I am 19 and British and I want to move to Switzerland and work there, what jobs are available and what skills and experience and qualifications are required, right now I have only got a business administration level 1 working towards level 2 but i was set back due to Covid-19, what or qualifications should I work towards and get my goal is to get as many qualifications as possible, but I don’t which ones would help me get a job is Switzerland what should I do?
Hi Sherlock, perhaps this will help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JwDZImlunkE.html I wish you best of luck and success! The video is about banking, but there is a lot of useful info for anybody with an economic degree
Hello, thanks for your comment! All the information can you found here: 1. www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/... (Entry & residence) 2. www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/... (Residence) 3. www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/... (EU/EFTA Citizens: Living and Working in Switzerland) 4. www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/... (Non-EU/EFTA nationals) Additional links with clarifications: 2. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/work-per... (work permits) 3. www.expatica.com/ch/moving/vi.... (Work visas and permits in Switzerland) The first step is to fill the documentation for the Cantonal Migration Offices.
Oh wow, that’s really difficult to take as a complement, I will nevertheless try 🤣😂🤣 welcome to the channel and I hope you find information the information you’re looking for. For more you can always dm me on insta (@miko_ps) ☺️
Hello and thanks for your comment! IT employees are always in demand. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
Hi Disha and thanks for your comment! The hospitality sector is rather competitive. Switzerland has one of the top hospitality/gastronomy/hotel schools in the world, so a fair amount of talent is being released each year. On the other hand, for such a small country, there is a lot of hotels (especially the posh ones), so Im sure its possible to find something 😊. Best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland!!
Hi friend am from INDIA , i do have a vast experience in Sales & Marketing and in Retail Jewellery stream as a Store Manager can i get a job in Swiss as atleast Asst Manager position .If it is possible so then how can i start my process can you help me please ?
Hello and thank you for your comment! Please have a look at this video. As mentioned in the video, as a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working for Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis). It's not easy, but can be done. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland.
Hi, thanks for this video. Family reunification took 6 months? Mine is still in the process and I thought it will be faster because that's what they told my husband...He's EU citizen, but I am not. It's been about a month since he submitted the application for me.
Hello! I’m sorry to hear that, I know how tough the wait is. With corona I know the immigration office was under a big strain. You unfortunately need to be patient, but it’s definitely worth the wait!!!!
Yes it unfortunately did, we posted papers at the end of January, my wife was only able to come in July. But it doesn’t necessarily mean it will take as long for you! Keeping my fingers crossed
I hope it helps at least a bit, we’ve been trough what your going through right know and I know how tough it can be! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you guys and see you in Switzerland!!
Hi Ted and thanks for your comment! As much as I hate to say it, in 90 days it's very very unlikely (of course not impossible). I've spoken to a person working in one of the bigger recruiting agencies in Geneva about a year ago. He mentioned that the average job search in Geneva (with experience and knowing french) takes around 6-8 months.
Hei can i ask you some questions privat on mail ore telegram ? I born in Switzerland but im in a other country wuld like to go back and its not easy i just 23 years old
Hi Shiv and thanks for your comment. If you are an EU citizen, you can live here when you have a job or you are a student. As mentioned in the immigration video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GvpXzwmy944.html as a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working for Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis). It's not easy, but can be done. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
If you are an EU citizen, you can live here when you have a job or you are a student. As mentioned in the immigration video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GvpXzwmy944.html) , as a non EU citizen, it's possible to live in CH while being a student (student visa) or by obtaining a permit (usually together with employer) based on special professional expertise not available in CH/EU (many people working for Google, UN or CERN live in CH on this basis). It's not easy, but can be done. For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
IT always plenty! For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn - Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
Hi and thanks for your comment! For job search, I recommend: - www.jobup.ch/en/ (the most popular job search website in Switzerland - LinkedIn -Glassdoor I wish you best of luck, success and see you in Switzerland 😊
😂😂 I didn't really have that impression but thanks for your feedback 👍🏻, I guess I just wanted to share some personal stuff, after all this is a community where we share 😉
